NEWS - FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR UK & IRELAND TOUR OF DEATH ON THE NILE

The mystery deepens! The full company for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile has been revealed. Directed by Lucy Bailey (best known for Witness for the Prosecution), this marks the European premiere of Ken Ludwig’s fresh adaptation of Christie’s iconic whodunnit, presented by Fiery Angel in association with Agatha Christie Limited.

Set against the scorching heat of the Egyptian sun, audiences will step aboard a luxurious cruise where a honeymoon voyage takes a dark turn after a brutal murder. As Hercule Poirot investigates, long-buried secrets rise to the surface in this gripping stage thriller.

Meet the Cast of Death on the Nile

Leading the production is Mark Hadfield as the world-famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, alongside Glynis Barber as the flamboyant Salome Otterbourne and Bob Barrett as the formidable Colonel Race.

They are joined by an exciting ensemble of talent:

• Libby Alexandra-Cooper as Linnet Ridgeway

• Camilla Anvar as Rosalie Otterbourne

• Howard Gossington as Atticus Praed

• Esme Hough as Jacqueline de Bellefort

• Helen Katamba as Annabelle Pennington

• Nye Occomore as Simon Doyle

• Nicholas Prasad as Ramses Praed

• Terence Wilton as Septimus Troy

  
  

Completing the company are David Boyle, Max Dinnen, and Nadia Shash in the ensemble.

Creative Team

This new adaptation reunites writer Ken Ludwig, director Lucy Bailey, and producers Fiery Angel, following the success of And Then There Were None and Murder on the Orient Express.

• Set Design: Mike Britton

• Lighting Design: Oliver Fenwick

• Sound Design: Mic Pool

• Movement Direction: Liam Steele

• Associate Director: Lucy Waterhouse

• Casting Director: Helena Palmer

  
  

Tour Dates

The UK & Ireland tour will launch on 26 September 2025 at The Lowry in Salford, with a national press night on 9 October at Richmond Theatre, before sailing across the country through to 23 May 2026 at Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Key Venues Include:

• Richmond Theatre, London

• Milton Keynes Theatre

• Theatre Royal Bath

• Chichester Festival Theatre

• Cheltenham Everyman Theatre

• Malvern Festival Theatre

• Aberdeen His Majesty’s Theatre

• Glasgow Theatre Royal

• York Grand Opera House

• Sheffield Lyceum Theatre

• Edinburgh Festival Theatre

• Brighton Theatre Royal

• The Alexandra, Birmingham

• Nottingham Theatre Royal

• Gaiety Theatre, Dublin

• Belfast Grand Opera House

• Norwich Theatre Royal

• Cambridge Arts Theatre

• Theatre Royal Plymouth

  
  

(For the full tour schedule with booking links, check the official tour websites.)

Conclusion

With a stellar cast, a creative dream team, and the allure of Agatha Christie’s most glamorous setting, this new stage adaptation of Death on the Nile promises to be one of the theatrical highlights of 2025–2026. Expect romance, intrigue, and plenty of twists as Poirot once again proves why he remains the world’s most celebrated detective.

🔎 One thing’s for certain: when Poirot is on board, no secret stays buried for long.